Registered Practical Nurse, Medical Rehab Care at Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Sinai Health — NeverHard

Job DescriptionJob Description This setting brings together complex medical needs and active functional goals, offering practical nurses the chance to grow clinically while helping patients regain confidence in daily activities. As a Registered Practical Nurse, Medical Rehabilitation, you’ll support patients in regaining their independence, working with a team to create individualized care plans that bridge the gap from hospital recovery to life in the community. Your practical nursing skills will be applied in diverse and challenging situations, requiring both critical thinking and creativity. By collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, you’ll ensure that each patient receives the tailored support they need for successful rehabilitation. This role allows you to contribute meaningfully to the routines and decisions that move rehabilitation forward. Is this you? Are you someone who adjusts seamlessly to changing circumstances? In this role, your ability to remain flexible is critical, whether you are supporting a patient through unexpected shifts in their recovery plan or balancing multiple tasks during a busy day. You embrace the unpredictability of the rehabilitation process, knowing that each patient’s journey may require a different strategy. Your adaptability allows you to continue providing high-quality care, even in situations that demand immediate attention or adjustments. Clear, calm communication helps patients understand what to expect as they work through mobility routines, symptom changes, or emotionally challenging moments. Active listening allows you to identify concerns that may not appear in clinical data alone, whether related to pain, fear, fatigue, or frustration with the rehabilitation process. When concerns or frustrations surface, a thoughtful approach to problem-solving helps keep interactions constructive and forward-focused. This ability to balance clarity, empathy, and conflict resolution strengthens both patient engagement and team collaboration. For RPNs beginning their practice, this environment mirrors the medical complexity of General Medicine while introducing the day-to-day structure of rehabilitation care. Supporting mobility work, preparing patients for physiotherapy, and helping them regain functional confidence brings a different dimension to practical nursing. The team-based learning environment ensures you’re supported as you expand your skills in managing diverse medical needs within a mobility-focused setting. About the Medical Rehabilitation (8 North) team Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital’s Medical Rehabilitation Unit (8 North) is a 32-bed unit with one flex bed, caring for patients transitioning from acute care with a wide variety of diagnoses. We are a close-knit, supportive team that is always adapting to the changing needs of our patients. Together, we develop personalized care plans that focus on restoring function, mobility, and improving quality of life. We pride ourselves on maintaining open communication, with each team member contributing their expertise toward a common goal: helping patients regain independence. From day one, new staff are welcomed into a culture of continuous learning, where questions are encouraged, and professional development is prioritized. With a strong commitment to patient and family involvement, we ensure that our care decisions are always guided by what is best for the patient. In this role you will: Practice independently and accountably within the RPN scope of practice, adhering to CNO standards and Sinai Health policies Identify changing patient needs to initiate timely consultation and collaboration with Registered Nurses and the wider interprofessional team Monitor and document the progress of clinical care plans and outcomes, adjusting strategies as needed to optimize treatment goals and patient safety Participate in the mentoring of learners, peers and other regulated and unregulated health professionals Provide health education to patients and their families using effective teaching strategies Assess spiritual, cultural and psychosocial needs of patients Provide comprehensive and accurate documentation of assessments, care provision, and evaluations Collaborate with the patient, significant others and multidisciplinary team in the provision of care Provide comprehensive and accurate documentation of assessments, care provision, evaluations, discharge and transition planning Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required Job Requirements: Mandatory Graduate of a CNO-approved Practical Nursing (PN) program Currently registered as an RPN and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification Preferred Experience with electronic health record (EHR) and clinical documentation Previous medical and/or surgical clinical experience Skills and Knowledge Excellent health and clinical assessment skills Demonstrated ability to build therapeutic relationships and provide patient-focused care Effective time-management and organizational skills Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills Strong collaboration skills to build professional relationships and support integration with health care team Computer proficiency and/or basic to intermediate Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook) skills Communication skills including active listening, conflict resolution and relational practice Demonstrated leadership skills Demonstrated satisfactory job performance and attendance history required If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your nursing career within medical rehabilitation, apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team. Rotation: Day/Evening Salary: Minimum - $37.763/hour; Maximum - $39.019/hour Vacancy Type: New/Replacement Vacancy Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures and training. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess. Sinai Health is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care. We deliver excellent care in hospital, community and home, focusing on the comprehensive needs of people. Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs, pushes boundaries for health solutions and educates future clinical and scientific leaders. Clinical areas of specialization include rehabilitation and complex continuing care, surgery and oncology, urgent and critical care, and women’s and infants’ health. The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute ranks among the top ten biomedical research institutes in the world. Sinai Health is a full affiliate of the University of Toronto. As an equal opportunity employer who understands that diversity enriches our community and culture, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, disabled people/people with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require accommodation(s) due to disability at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact 416-586-4800 ext. 7050, or email TalentAcquisitionAccommodation.msh@sinaihealth.ca. 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